RE: Top 5 worst days of my life

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 13, 2004

(((((((((())))))))))) I hope things go smoothly for you. I know it's

hard to conceive that it has finally come but just think how much better you

will begin feeling once they get the dialysis started. Hang in there.

Please let us know how you are doing when you get home.

I just had my labs done today and I plan on calling for the results tomorrow

so I'm not sweating bullets on vacation. I had a small upward trend on my

creatinine last month and I'm hoping it's stayed put or has gone back down.

Amy

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 13, 2004

(((((((((())))))))))) I hope things go smoothly for you. I know it's

hard to conceive that it has finally come but just think how much better you

will begin feeling once they get the dialysis started. Hang in there.

Please let us know how you are doing when you get home.

I just had my labs done today and I plan on calling for the results tomorrow

so I'm not sweating bullets on vacation. I had a small upward trend on my

creatinine last month and I'm hoping it's stayed put or has gone back down.

Amy

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 13, 2004

I just found out that im at 20% function so im not to far away

either. Just keep your head up and dont give up. I hope you have more

better days to come with dialysis. Let me know how things go. how old

are you?

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

July 13, 2004

I just found out that im at 20% function so im not to far away

either. Just keep your head up and dont give up. I hope you have more

better days to come with dialysis. Let me know how things go. how old

are you?

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

July 13, 2004

I just found out that im at 20% function so im not to far away

either. Just keep your head up and dont give up. I hope you have more

better days to come with dialysis. Let me know how things go. how old

are you?

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

July 13, 2004

I just turned 27 in May. I've had signs since I was 6 but wasn't dx

till I was 17. I can't wait for the energy to return back to my

body. I've heard once I start I will feel much better.

BRANDY

> > I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

> one

> > of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from

4.?

> > last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148

so

> > there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my

cath

> > put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> > overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

> to

> > ask when the neph called.

> >

> > It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> > right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the

reason

> > I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> > been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and

he

> > says that is another sign.

> >

> > It's time for another nap.

> >

> > BRANDY

July 13, 2004

I just turned 27 in May. I've had signs since I was 6 but wasn't dx

till I was 17. I can't wait for the energy to return back to my

body. I've heard once I start I will feel much better.

BRANDY

> > I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

> one

> > of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from

4.?

> > last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148

so

> > there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my

cath

> > put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> > overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

> to

> > ask when the neph called.

> >

> > It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> > right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the

reason

> > I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> > been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and

he

> > says that is another sign.

> >

> > It's time for another nap.

> >

> > BRANDY

July 13, 2004

I just turned 27 in May. I've had signs since I was 6 but wasn't dx

till I was 17. I can't wait for the energy to return back to my

body. I've heard once I start I will feel much better.

BRANDY

> > I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

> one

> > of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from

4.?

> > last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148

so

> > there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my

cath

> > put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> > overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

> to

> > ask when the neph called.

> >

> > It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> > right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the

reason

> > I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> > been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and

he

> > says that is another sign.

> >

> > It's time for another nap.

> >

> > BRANDY

July 13, 2004

Sorry to hear that .

Don't despair though. Lots of us have been there before. It will be Ok. I

just drove home on the crosstown expressway from my what seems like

millionth dialysis treatment, and I'm just fine. People keep telling me I

look great. They are either lying or I actually do look good - not sure

which. But I sure do feel a heck of a lot better than before I started

dialysis, that's for sure.

I assume that by catheter you mean a temporary catheter for hemodialysis so

you can start dialysis right away. I've never had one myself since my

fistula was ready in plenty of time, but everyone I know who had one put in

had it done as an outpatient procedure, that is, no hospital stay. Better

have someone drive you though.

Good luck. And keep positive about it. Don't judge it by your first few

treatments, as they may have to adjust some things over a period of time,

and it can take a few weeks before you really start feeling better - but you

WILL.

Pierre

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

July 13, 2004

Sorry to hear that .

Don't despair though. Lots of us have been there before. It will be Ok. I

just drove home on the crosstown expressway from my what seems like

millionth dialysis treatment, and I'm just fine. People keep telling me I

look great. They are either lying or I actually do look good - not sure

which. But I sure do feel a heck of a lot better than before I started

dialysis, that's for sure.

I assume that by catheter you mean a temporary catheter for hemodialysis so

you can start dialysis right away. I've never had one myself since my

fistula was ready in plenty of time, but everyone I know who had one put in

had it done as an outpatient procedure, that is, no hospital stay. Better

have someone drive you though.

Good luck. And keep positive about it. Don't judge it by your first few

treatments, as they may have to adjust some things over a period of time,

and it can take a few weeks before you really start feeling better - but you

WILL.

Pierre

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

July 13, 2004

Sorry to hear that .

Don't despair though. Lots of us have been there before. It will be Ok. I

just drove home on the crosstown expressway from my what seems like

millionth dialysis treatment, and I'm just fine. People keep telling me I

look great. They are either lying or I actually do look good - not sure

which. But I sure do feel a heck of a lot better than before I started

dialysis, that's for sure.

I assume that by catheter you mean a temporary catheter for hemodialysis so

you can start dialysis right away. I've never had one myself since my

fistula was ready in plenty of time, but everyone I know who had one put in

had it done as an outpatient procedure, that is, no hospital stay. Better

have someone drive you though.

Good luck. And keep positive about it. Don't judge it by your first few

treatments, as they may have to adjust some things over a period of time,

and it can take a few weeks before you really start feeling better - but you

WILL.

Pierre

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

July 13, 2004

Oh ,

I was so distressed to read that they are putting in your cath. When I

first read your email I thought OK, 4.7? She can go a little longer.

But when you told me about the throwing up, I knew that you needed

access. I am so very sorry. If you need to talk at any time, please

let all of us know. We will keep you in our prayers.

Top 5 worst days of my life

I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

ask when the neph called.

It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

says that is another sign.

It's time for another nap.

BRANDY

To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

home page:

To unsubcribe via email,

Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely

supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

Thank you

July 13, 2004

Oh ,

I was so distressed to read that they are putting in your cath. When I

first read your email I thought OK, 4.7? She can go a little longer.

But when you told me about the throwing up, I knew that you needed

access. I am so very sorry. If you need to talk at any time, please

let all of us know. We will keep you in our prayers.

Top 5 worst days of my life

I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

ask when the neph called.

It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

says that is another sign.

It's time for another nap.

BRANDY

To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

home page:

To unsubcribe via email,

Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely

supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

Thank you

July 13, 2004

Oh ,

I was so distressed to read that they are putting in your cath. When I

first read your email I thought OK, 4.7? She can go a little longer.

But when you told me about the throwing up, I knew that you needed

access. I am so very sorry. If you need to talk at any time, please

let all of us know. We will keep you in our prayers.

Top 5 worst days of my life

I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

ask when the neph called.

It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

says that is another sign.

It's time for another nap.

BRANDY

To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

home page:

To unsubcribe via email,

Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely

supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

Thank you

July 13, 2004

,

I am sooooo glad you went to the neph. Those numbers must have been a

complete shock.

Getting dealt this card at such a young age is just plain unfair. I imagine

the next few weeks will be rather unsettled as you and your family try to

adapt to the new routine. I hope what everyone says about feeling better

after dialysis is true - and doubly more so in your case.

Please know we are here to support you. Please let us know how things go

with the surgery. I know I will be watching for your next post.

Cy

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 13, 2004

,

I am sooooo glad you went to the neph. Those numbers must have been a

complete shock.

Getting dealt this card at such a young age is just plain unfair. I imagine

the next few weeks will be rather unsettled as you and your family try to

adapt to the new routine. I hope what everyone says about feeling better

after dialysis is true - and doubly more so in your case.

Please know we are here to support you. Please let us know how things go

with the surgery. I know I will be watching for your next post.

Cy

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 13, 2004

,

I am sooooo glad you went to the neph. Those numbers must have been a

complete shock.

Getting dealt this card at such a young age is just plain unfair. I imagine

the next few weeks will be rather unsettled as you and your family try to

adapt to the new routine. I hope what everyone says about feeling better

after dialysis is true - and doubly more so in your case.

Please know we are here to support you. Please let us know how things go

with the surgery. I know I will be watching for your next post.

Cy

Top 5 worst days of my life

> I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is one

> of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from 4.?

> last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148 so

> there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my cath

> put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot to

> ask when the neph called.

>

> It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the reason

> I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and he

> says that is another sign.

>

> It's time for another nap.

>

> BRANDY

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

>

> To unsubcribe via email,

> Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to:

>

> Thank you

>

July 14, 2004

--- a écrit :

---------------------------------

Oh ,

I was so distressed to read that they are putting in

your cath. When I

first read your email I thought OK, 4.7? She can go a

little longer.

But when you told me about the throwing up, I knew

that you needed

access. I am so very sorry. If you need to talk at

any time, please

let all of us know. We will keep you in our prayers.

********************************************************************************\

******************************

hello sarah ,

may level in the english language is not good for

this please write me in frensh

maamar

algeria

********************************************************************************\

******************************

Top 5 worst days of my life

I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top

5, today is one

of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine

is 11 from 4.?

last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go

down to 148 so

there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will

get my cath

put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now,

is this an

overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I

totaly forgot to

ask when the neph called.

It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I

guess it's only

right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained

that the reason

I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my

kidneys have

been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot

lately and he

says that is another sign.

It's time for another nap.

BRANDY

To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo

Group

home page:

To unsubcribe via email,

Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site

is entirely

supported by donations. If you would like to help, go

to:

Thank you

July 14, 2004

Hi ,

Gosh, I would probably agree that with the news of going from the 4's to 11

would be within the top 5 worst days of one's life. That didn't give you

much time to mentally prepare for the next phase of your life and I'm sure

it seems surreal that it's happening this quickly. A little part of all of

us here take your news very much to heart. I'm sure that many of the

members of this list, feel like I do when I say that a little twinge of fear

of the unknown runs down my spine when I hear of one of " our own " beginning

dialysis, fistula surgery, going for transplant evaluations and testing or

the go ahead for organ transplant. As many ahead of you have said, you will

feel better once you have established your dialysis routine than you do

today. There will be light at the end of this tunnel...

Not to be repetitive, but just know that you are not alone, nor is your

family. Remind them that if anyone wants to come here for support, to blow

off steam or just to cry we're here for you ALL.

Please let us know how you're doing, you and your family are in my thoughts

and prayers.

Connie

Re: Top 5 worst days of my life

I just turned 27 in May. I've had signs since I was 6 but wasn't dx

till I was 17. I can't wait for the energy to return back to my

body. I've heard once I start I will feel much better.

BRANDY

> > I've had a few bad days but when it comes to the top 5, today is

> one

> > of those. I just got my labs back and my creatinine is 11 from

4.?

> > last month and my BUN is 68. My cholesterol did go down to 148

so

> > there is no need to start a new drug for that. I will get my

cath

> > put in in the morning so I can start dialysis. Now, is this an

> > overnight thing or do I get to go home tomorrow? I totaly forgot

> to

> > ask when the neph called.

> >

> > It was 10 years ago this month that I was dx so I guess it's only

> > right that I start dialysis now. My neph explained that the

reason

> > I've been sleeping all the time is partly because my kidneys have

> > been shutting down. I've also been throwing up a lot lately and

he

> > says that is another sign.

> >

> > It's time for another nap.

> >

> > BRANDY

To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

home page:

To unsubcribe via email,

Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported

by donations. If you would like to help, go to: